Saturday, October 11, 2008

UPDATE: October public events involving H.H. the Vice President

source: Republic of Botswana (11/10/08): TAUTONA TIMES no 31 of 2008The Weekly Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President "Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline"

C8) 6/10/08: UPDATE: October public events involving H.H. the Vice President

Members of the Press are hereby advised of the following public event involving H.H. the Vice President during the month:

Tuesday (7/10/08): In the evening, from 1930 hours, H.H. the Vice President will attend a Cultural Event Co-Hosted by Australian High Commission & Aviva Corporation at the No. 1 Ladies Opera House. Among the performers at the event will be Catherine Lambert, a renowned Australian Jazz musician.

Thursday (9/10/08): In the afternoon, from 1400 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will address a Kgotla Meeting at Bobonong village

Friday (10/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will address a Kgotla Meeting at Tonota village. This will be followed in the afternoon, 1400 hrs, by His Honour's participation in the handover of a house to a destitute family in the same village [B3]. On the same evening, @ 1800 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will be the Guest of Honour at the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of Letshego Micro Provident Fund, to be held at the GICC [B2].

Saturday (11/10/08): In the evening, from 1900 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will give the Keynote Address at the Junior Chambers International (JCI) Dinner, to be held at the Mokala Lodge in Jwaneng. The dinner is called JCI Presidential Induction Dinner and is part of the proceedings of the JCI's National Conference, which is also being held in Jwaneng this year. For further details contact: Ms Ngwatshi Enyatseng, Executive Director (JCI Botswana) Tel: +267 3922218/73990401 Fax: +267 3180898 Cell: +267 74359495

Sunday (12/1008): In the afternoon, from 14:00 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will officiate at a BDP political rally to launch the Kweneng South Parliamentary and Council Candidates in Thamaga (Contact Party for further details)

Tuesday (14/10/08): In the evening, at 1930 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will attend a Reception hosted by the Cuban Embassy, at the GICC, on the occasion of the 10th Session of the Cuba-Botswana Joint Commission. His Honour will be Guest of Honour. A Ministerial delegation from Cuba headed by Cuban Deputy Minister for International Cooperation, the Hon. Ramon Ripolli, will also be in attendance. It is expected that Minister Ripolli, the Cuban Ambassador and His Honour will all deliver some remarks.

Wednesday (15/10/08): From 12:00 hrs H.H. the Vice President will tour the Exhibitions at Global Expo. In the afternoon, from 1400 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will be Guest of Honour at the Opening Ceremony of 4th ICHPERSD Africa Regional Congress, to be held at the University of Botswana. The Congress, itself, will run from 14th until 18th October and is hosted by the UB Department of Physical Education, Health Education & Recreation. Contacts at UB: Professor Emmanuel Owolabi tel: 355 2575/ 3555219 e:mail: owolabie@mopipi.ub.bw. In the evening, from 1900 hrs, he will officiate at Global Expo Official Opening Dinner, at the GICC.

Thursday (16/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the Vice-President will address a Kgotla Meeting in Ghantsi

Friday (17/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the Vice-President will address a Kgotla Meeting in Charleshill.

Monday (20/10/08): In the afternoon, at 1400 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will receive at his office a 6 member delegation of the People's Liberation Army of China led by Vice Admiral Sun Jianguo (Photo Opportunity only, we kindly request prior notice as space is limited)

Wednesday (22/10/08): In the evening, from 19:30 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will attend a reception for a visiting Swedish Trade Delegation at Plot 3125 President's Drive (Old Swedish Embassy Residence).

Thursday (23/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the vice President will address a Kgotla meeting in Palapye. In the evening, from 1900 hrs, he will officiate at the Opening of STANBIC Bank Branch in Palapye (Stanbic Bank can provide further details).

Friday (24/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will address a kgotla meeting at Lerala village

Saturday (25/10/08): In the morning, from 0900 hrs, H.H. the Vice President will officiate at the Launch of RE BA BONA HA Football Development Programme in Mahalapye. Venue: Botswana Railways Grounds, Mahalapye. In the afternoon, from 1400 hrs, he will officiate at a BDP rally to launch the Bobirwa Parliamentary and Council Candidates in Bobonong.